Lt. Elmer J. McMahon

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Return-to-School Resources

Adjusted School Hours Schedule Effective January 19th
Student Tech Support
SY20-21 Calendar
Health, Wellness, Nursing – COVID-19 Info., Nursing Contacts, Vaccinations & More

Resources for Students, Staff and Families

McMahon School Operational Plan 2020-21 | Addendum (for staff)
McMahon SIP Executive Summary 2020-21 (for staff)
Community Portal (SchoolBrains)
School and District Report Cards
MCAS Information
McMahon Parent and Student Handbook (PDF) | En Español (PDF)
Pre-K programs – Apply today!

Welcome to Lt. Elmer J. McMahon School!

Vision Statement

The vision of the Lt. Elmer J. McMahon School is to foster critical thinking, effective communication orally and in writing and qualities of character and citizenship, in a respectful environment, supporting students in acquiring the self-awareness and self-management skills needed to achieve at high levels academically and in life.

Mission Statement

Through challenging academics, positive character development and high expectations for all, McMahon School educates every Pre-K through Grade-8 scholar for success in high school, college, and career.

Core Values

R – Respect

E – Excellence

A – Academic Achievement

C – Commitment and Determination

H – High Expectations

Instructional Programs

Instructional Focus – “We Write Right”

Math in Focus (Grades K-8)

Fundations (Grades K-2)

Expeditionary Learning (Grades 3-8)

NGSS Science Standards using Stemscopes (Grades K-8)

ESL (Reach – Grades K-5 / Inside – Grades 6-8)

Specials Classes (Physical Education, Music, Art and STEM/Computer)

School-Wide Positive Character Building Initiative

Social Skills Curriculum

Enrichment Activities

Attendance Initiatives

Student of the Week

Middle School “Cheetahs” Basketball, Soccer and Volleyball Teams

Contact

Ms. Rebecca Thompson, Principal
rthompson@hps.holyoke.ma.us
75 Kane Road, Holyoke, MA 01040
Phone: (413) 534-2062/63
Fax: (413) 534-2290

M. Kate Ritchie, Assistant Principal

mritchie@hps.holyoke.ma.us

About

Please note: starting on 1/19/21, for the duration of the 20-21 School Year, the school hours will shift to:

Grades K-8
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Pre-Kindergarten

Half-day AM, 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM (in-person cohort only)

Half-day PM, 12:30 PM – 3:00 PM (remote cohort only)

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